Capital and biggest city of Malaysia.
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In Malaysia, how should I deal with taxi drivers wanting to go off-meter?
I've been to Malaysia three times: once to Penang and twice to Kuala Lumpur. I mostly used taxis to get around, and I found that drivers always wanted to negotiate a fare up-front (which was much higher than a meter fare). Sometimes I could argue…
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How conservatively should a man dress in Kuala Lumpur?
Muslim countries and developing countries often have a more conservative dress sense than big cities in Australia where I live.
Often this means it's disrespectful for a man to wear shorts or sleeveless shirts even in hot weather. In some places…
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Do Bangladeshi citizens need a transit visa in Malaysia?
I am a Bangladeshi passport holder and I am studying in Bangalore, India. On 15 October 2012 I am planning to go my country. But there are no direct flights to there. I came to India previously via Kalkuta, but I don't want to take this route this…
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Best way to go from Sepang KLIA to downtown Kuala Lumpur?
WikiTravel listed multiple ways to get to the Malaysian capital after landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
What would be an easy, cheap and quick way to get into the city from the airport?
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8-hour stopover in Kuala Lumpur: visiting Batu Caves?
I have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur during the day (around 8 hours). Arriving early in the morning and continuing on in the afternoon. I was considering taking the time to visit the Batu Caves, north of the city. Google Maps suggests around 1 hour and…
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Where to eat cheap authentic laksa in Kuala Lumpur?
One of my favourite foods is laksa. In Australia it's often served in Thai restaurants or noodle bars, but apparently it's actually from Singapore and Malaysia.
So now I'm in KL and I want to indulge in laksa. But I'm staying in Chinatown and so far…
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Are there good dive spots easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur, without flying?
Somewhat annoyingly, Malaysia Airlines Enrich miles expire after 3 years from being earnt, and are not extended by subsequent flights with them. Because of this, I have a reasonable amount of miles that I need to use or lose during 2013.
Currently,…
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Where to buy cheap generic camping gear in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore?
I'm planning to hitchhike Singapore or Kuala Lumpur to Taiwan in a couple of weeks and I expect to sleep outside sometimes.
I've never been to this part of the world before but I've noticed that in some countries finding camping gear is as easy as…
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Is there a better GOKL map?
When preparing to travel to Kuala Lumpur I came across the GOKL city bus, which seems like a really good way to get around, sadly the map provided by them ( https://www.gokl.com.my/getting_around/index.html ) only shows their grid over a very faint…
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Using U.S. ATM cards in Malaysia
I heard somewhere that many ATMs in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur specifically) do not accept ATM cards issued by U.S. banks (supposedly due to frequent fraud). Is this correct?
If this is the case, what are the ways around the problem. Is there a…
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Will I need any Malaysian Rinngit at Kuala Lumpur airport when I'm leaving the country?
I'm about to leave Malaysia and expect to get a much better rate for my Ringgit here in Chinatown than at the airport.
So after having paid for my plane ticket and transportation to the airport, are there going to be any surprise fees or costs…
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What are the current budget options for getting from Chinatown to KLIA2: Terminal 2 of Kuala Lumpur International airport?
Public transport in Kuala Lumpur seems to be improving faster than ever.
Also, since my first visit only a few years ago, Air Asia has moved from the LCCT (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal), now closed, to the new KLIA2.
Information therefore seems a bit…
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How predictable is the weather in Kuala Lumpur in the rainy season?
When I hitchhiked through KL last year it didn't rain at all so I didn't need to take precautions. I think it was July/August.
Now at the end of November there's a big downpour every day and rain is not a plus for hitchhikers.
Now I read somewhere…
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Books in Malaysian language in Kuala Lumpur
I like to buy books in every language I can when I travel so I'd like to pick up some literature in Malaysian.
Yesterday I found an enormous Kinokuniya bookshop but was puzzled to find it sold books only in English, Chinese, and japanese - if they…
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Park or lake with jogging and outdoor gym in Kuala Lumpur?
In many cities there's an obvious place to go for a run, such as along a beach front, around a lake, along the river, or some nice big park.
In Kuala Lumpur the river is sadly neglected and undeveloped but it would make a perfect park.
The only park…
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